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Daily Hive: How long did this mural take to complete?

Okuda: The mural took two days to complete. Surprisingly it is a much smaller project than I am used to. Usually, it takes four to seven days for bigger murals.

Daily Hive:What was your ‘vision’ for this piece of art?
Okuda: My vision for this mural was the focus on west coast wildlife. I have taken animals from Vancouver and mixed them with my past experiences.

Okuda at the reveal of his Vancouver Mural (Image: David Strongman)

Daily Hive: How did you incorporate your bright, bold style with themes of the West Coast?

Okuda: I used a lot of the animals from the west coast into my artwork. It is actually the first mural I have used where it is just animals interacting with one another, versus human and animal interaction.

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Daily Hive: What is the message you hope to pass on when people see your artwork?

Okuda: My main message in my artwork is positivity. I really hope that my work here will bring joy to the community here in Vancouver; especially with all the rain that Vancouver receives. The rest I always leave up for interpretation!

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